Vacancy I.D: 039764 - Head of Faculty of Science & Computing (Waterford) - Senior Lecturer 3 Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Contract Salary: The Gross Salary Scale applicable to the post of Head of Faculty SL3 is €104,303 - €134,153 p.a. (rates effective 01/02/2026). The Faculty of Science & Computing on the Waterford campus currently has three established departments providing undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in Computing and Maths, Land Sciences and Science, as well as the new departments of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine which have been established to support the development and delivery of new degrees in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine from 2026. This post will be based in Waterford, providing leadership to activities of the aforementioned academic departments and will also contribute to the coordination and leadership of the new SETU Faculty of Science & Computing. SETU is seeking an exceptional individual to provide leadership and management to existing and new developments, working closely and positively with the Senior Management team of SETU; the Heads of Department; faculty members; researchers and stakeholders within the region and nationally. Reporting to the President in the first instance, the postholder will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the University as a whole, as well as further developments across teaching & learning, research & innovation and regional & international engagement activities. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment that blends the ethos of forward thinking and research with the robust educational frameworks that underpin the quality of higher education delivery. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of relevant activities relating to the Faculty of Science & Computing in the Waterford campus. This role requires a highly experienced and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, commitment to the highest professional standards, proven record of accomplishment, excellent communication and analytical skills and a team player who relishes new challenges with the ability to navigate change. The commitment to work collegially and productively with colleagues across SETU will be essential. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. In the upload section of the online application form, applicants are required to submit a) A detailed personal statement (the personal statement must be no longer than 1000 words) outlining why they wish to be considered for the post and where they consider their skills and experience meet the requirements of the position and should demonstrate strengths in relation to the following areas: i. An outline of applicant's academic and professional leadership, research and scholarship. ii. Highlight the applicant's active role to date in professional and academic activities. This may include areas such as research, engagement with external agencies/communities, collaboration with universities, interprofessional and cross discipline collaborations, development of initiatives in teaching and learning etc. iii. Evidence of the professional support that the applicant has provided to colleagues and students. iv. Demonstrate the applicant's innovation in teaching, research or sectoral innovation and improvement methods. b) Applicants are also required to submit a CV and covering letter detailing previous relevant experience relating to this role. Please note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documents are uploaded. The system may acknowledge submission even if the required application documentation is incomplete. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU